Osprey Aether 70 Pack

The Osprey Aether 70 Pack is a backpack ready for any conditions and any level of experience. Lightweight yet durable, this pack is constructed to last with a LightWire alloy frame and ripstop nylon. This pack has an astounding range of fit, thanks to the adjustment straps all over the bag and the hipbelt that can be molded to fit your hips. Features specific places for things like sleeping pads and trekking poles, and a roomy place to fit whatever you need to carry. The top pocket converts into a lumbar pack for smaller trips. A favorite for over eight years, Aether packs are now in their third generation and ready to make your carry comfortable. You'll love it so much you'll want to marry it. That's probably legal somewhere.

Looking for a pack? Doesn't matter how big or small you are. This pack can fit pretty much anybody, and it has the moldable hip-belt so it's individual. The 70 liters is big enough to carry everything, but can also be synched down perfectly to hold just the necessities. Overall, a great option for anybody looking to get a backpack.

Looking for a pack? Doesn't matter how big or small you are. This pack can fit pretty much anybody, and it has the moldable hip-belt so it's individual. The 70 liters is big enough to carry everything, but can also be synched down perfectly to hold just the necessities. Overall, a great option for anybody looking to get a backpack.

I'm a bit lighter of a packer, but I can fit enough equipment and food for a 5 day hike. I love the J zip on the front, making things on the bottom accessible. The support is great, nearly all the weight is transferred comfortably to your hips as opposed to your shoulders which other packs have left huge bruises. Complaints are no pocket on the hip belt and no easy way to attach a knife to the hip belt.

My initial reaction is that it packs well, compresses the contents well, and rides snugly on my back. Shifting loads and sliding from side to side does not seem to be a problem. Have not use it on a true hiking trip. Just checking it out on the farm.

This is my 3rd backpack used to travel abroad. I used it for 2 weeks on a trip all over New Zealand. By far, it was the most comfortable and easy to use. The hot mold technology is absolutely phenomenal! It basically just simulates years of use all in about 20 minutes. Here are some other features I love about this pack: Ability to add a daypack (which was really easy to add/remove)Accessibility - The front loading zipper makes it really easy to access your stuff!Compression - The pack expands and compacts with ease. I highly recommend this pack to a beginner/intermediate backpacker/camper!

"Not a bad buy, I own it, but I find myself looking for something better."
11/09/12

I bought this 70 pack after I had to return the Osprey Atmos 65 for a zipper failure. Osprey has a great customer satisfaction guarantee, so I give them that. It's a slightly awkward pack going from the 65, but this is to be expected from any larger pack. I returned the 65 pack instead of replacing it, because I thought the design was somewhat flawed, I have no actual complaints about this series pack it really does get the job done well and it seems to be very sturdy. I probably should have purchased the 60 version, but I usually just cinch down all the compression straps tight and it flattens out nice.

Really, it's good. There's literally nothing wrong with this pack. It's super comfortable, looks awesome, packs well, what else do you need? The water bottle holder thing is kinda weird, but that's okay. The Osprey hydration packs that you can buy are awesome, they fit perfectly, have that nifty handle, and a cool magnet that clips to it. Talking about this pack though, It's awesome. The form fitting hip belt is frilly and I didn't notice much difference, but you get some cool street cred when you say that your hip belt if form fitted to your hips. The access points are good, my pack looked only a little bit messy after I had to grab something out of it. Really guys, this pack rocks.

I bought this backpack for my husband and he loves it. I told him he could take it to an osprey dealer to get the hip belt custom molded and he said no no no its perfect the way it is. He said its super comfy and carries weight really well. We bought the osprey 3L hydration bladder and it fits great. Sleeping bag fits great in the bottom. Lots of organizing pockets. No complaints whatsoever about this backpack.

On this packs first trip (2 weeks in southern Italy including a Vesuvius summit) it definitely exceeded my expectations. Comfort level was excellent on long hikes and the location / ease of use of pockets was great. One word of warning, if you are a tall guy like me (6'5'') and order the XL, please know that the belt is labeled a Large. When I got my pack in the mail I was concerned that the merchandise tags, denoting XL, where mistakenly placed on a Large since the belt tag says Large. After bring the pack into the Chicago store re-trying on the Large, the XL is noticeably longer and a better fit for me. Also, there's no need for an XL airport carrier, it hits nicely in a Large.

Only hiked it in once so far but this pack is amazing!! I got sized to an extra large and as soon as I put it on I knew my old pack was way to small. With 35lbs in my pack it feels like nothing, all the weight is on the hips and the pack conforms to my back very well. Recommending it to my fellow adventurers!

"Lots of space! Versatile for an internal frame. Good for relatively long term trips (=or> 1 week)"
04/30/12

I've been using this pack for a while, both for longer backpacking trips and for Rock climbing. I'd recommend it for both. It offers backpackers a large main internal space with access points on the top and bottom of the pack. Has a stretch pouch in front for stuffing snacks or rain jackets. An advantage it has over other packs is its breathable backing, which is both comfortable, and cooling because of the ventilation it provides. Great pack!

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